Lincolnshire Police cordon off Caythorpe high street after suspected explosive found

A village high street has been evacuated by police.

Lincolnshire Police have set up a 100-metre corden in High Street, Caythorpe this afternoon (Monday, June 17) after a suspicious item was found.

Officers believe the item may be a mortar round, a type of explosive.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EDO) team has been called out and the area is being evacuated.

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